Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

Skylar, a lively redstart, may be small, but her personality is larger than life. She is a star of the zoo's aviary, where her daily feeding demonstrations draw enthusiastic crowds. Skylar's remarkable agility allows her to catch insects mid-flight with pinpoint accuracy, leaving visitors in awe of her aerial acrobatics. Beyond her performances, Skylar plays a vital role in the zoo’s conservation message, as redstarts face habitat loss in many parts of the world. Her exhibit features interactive displays about the importance of preserving migratory bird pathways, making her not just a performer but a tiny ambassador for her species.